Born from years of self-directed learning—late-night layovers turned impromptu masterclasses, coffee-fuelled brainstorms with global leaders and notebook pages filled with questions—the podcast treats every interview as a live classroom. A single honest question to SoftBank’s former India portfolio head Manoj Kohli revealed more about agile leadership than any textbook; a candid chat with Unilever International’s CEO Aseem Puri exposed the hidden pressures behind brand-building at scale. The Talk Lane exists to bottle that richness and share it with listeners everywhere.
After a $40 stake and a call-centre role in Mumbai, Anu Shah catapulted her way to a full-ride MBA at the University of Leeds—then turned Harvard’s classrooms into launchpads, founding EFI Hub to empower African and Asian women entrepreneurs. She went on to incubate two more startups, steering each to successful exits.
Anu Shah, an Indian-origin tech executive and entrepreneur, has launched a new podcast to explore conversations at the intersection of strategy, civic engagement, and mental health.
The Talk Lane, a handcrafted pilot podcast blending boardroom strategy, civic nuance and mental‑health realism through guests such as Lord Karan Bilimoria, Baroness Usha Prashar and futurist Brett King.
In this emotional and deeply inspiring episode, Esther Wojcicki — the Godmother of Silicon Valley — shares how she transformed pain, loss, and silence into a legacy of education, courage, and independent thinking.
In this engaging episode, we sit down with Lord Karan Bilimoria, founder of Cobra Beer and a member of the UK House of Lords, for a thought-provoking discussion. This episode offers a unique blend of business insights, global politics, and cultural reflections.
We are beyond excited to release our latest episode of The Talk Lane, featuring the visionary Manoj Kohli—the former Country Head of SoftBank India and the leader who took Airtel to global heights, making it the world’s 3rd largest telecom player!
In this inspiring episode of The Talk Lane, we have the immense pleasure of hosting Aseem Puri, CEO of Unilever International. Aseem is a visionary leader driving Unilever’s expansion into 200+ markets and spearheading initiatives like The Good Cart, Unilever Partnerships, and Unilever Diaspora.
In this exclusive conversation, Baroness Usha Prashar—first Asian, first woman, first woman of color to be appointed as a cross bencher Member of Parliament – an influential member of the House of Lords and a champion for diversity, justice, and public policy.
Dhruvil Sanghvi is a successful entrepreneur, investor, and founder known for scaling LogiNext, a global logistics automation platform used by top enterprises worldwide. With over 50 startup investments, multiple public company holdings, and a diverse real estate portfolio, Dhruvil’s insights are rooted in real-world experience.
What does the next 50 years hold for AI, AGI, and the future of humanity? In this thought-provoking conversation, renowned futurist and bestselling author Brett King dives deep into the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence, the rise of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and how these advancements will reshape industries, economies, and even human existence.
Our inaugural episode dives into India’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution with Punit Goyal, the visionary co-founder behind BluSmart. Tune in to hear Punit’s story and insights into the rapidly changing EV landscape in India, a market poised for transformation.
Tune into The Talk Lane for conversations that challenge assumptions, spark empathy and light the path from knowledge to practice. Walk away each week with one brave question, one tool to try and the conviction that real growth starts at the intersection of curiosity and conversation.
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